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conviction

Short Definition : judgment that someone is guilty of a crime; strongly held belief

Definition
(noun) an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence Definition
(noun) (criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed
Example Sentence
  • the conviction came as no surprise
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for conviction

he is the 'convict', i dont have any doubt about it!

You believe you can CONVINCE someone that your conviction is correct.

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Akon album "KONVICTED" it is said(=strong said(BELIEVED)) he was GUITY OF A CRIME and put in jail where he wrote songs to pass time

convivial

Short Definition : pleasantly merry; festive; joyous; gay; characterized by joviality; jovial

Definition
(adj) occupied with or fond of the pleasures of good company
Synonyms : good-time
Example Sentence
  • a convivial atmosphere at the reunion
  • a woman of convivial nature
  • he was a real good-time Charlie
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for convivial

somewhat close to carnival which also implies festivity.

con(together)vivi(bibi,wife) so if wife is with you,everything would be joyous

focus on viva==> a band of girls who played very well and thus created a festive atmosphere

CON(not)+VIVAil....convivial means (of an atmosphere or event) friendly, lively, and enjoyable...when nobody asks you personal questions and there is no viva sort of atmosphere, then the atmosphere is friendly....

COMPLETE JOY IN REAL

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CONVIvial atmosphere is similar to CONVEnient atmosphere i.e sociable atmosphere

c+on+vivia+l--- on viva(vivia), we have to be cheerful and good natured with examiner to make an impress and score good marks

convivial

a convivial gathering to revive our frindship

convoke

Short Definition : call together; Ex. convoke Parliament; N. convocation

Definition
(verb) call together
Synonyms : convene
Example Sentence
  • The students were convened in the auditorium
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for convoke

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In convocations colleges call all the students to get together.

con(the latin root word for "with")+voke(vocalize) so...when your with people and you vocalize (voke), then you vocalize together!

like INVOKE

con + voke(vocal)....through ur vocals u call together

convoluted

Short Definition : coiled around; twisted; involved; complicated; intricate; complex; N. convolution: twist; one of the convex folds of the surface of the brain

Definition
(adj) rolled longitudinally upon itself
Synonyms : convolute
Example Sentence
  • a convolute petal
Definition
(adj) highly complex or intricate and occasionally devious
Example Sentence
  • the Byzantine tax structure
  • Byzantine methods for holding on to his chairmanship
  • convoluted legal language
  • convoluted reasoning
  • the plot was too involved
  • a knotty problem
  • got his way by labyrinthine maneuvering
  • Oh, what a tangled web we weave
  • tortuous legal procedures
  • tortuous negotiations lasting for months
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for convoluted

Convolution theorem was very hard to understand!!

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volve is root which means to roll. con is prefix which means together.If you roll some thing completely (within it self) it becomes complicated!! and difficult to entangle it!

Convoluted sounds similar to convalescent; and a convalescent home would require intricate and complicated medical care for its patients

Breaking into a VAULT is COMPLICATED (convoluted)

Luti lidha badhane involve karine

lUT(loot)=> in hindi loot means stealing some thing, which is too complex & not easy

this may be helpful --as kids we did reading comprehension in english.with questioins below it (its even there in gre) the ability tp undestand the passage

The convocation speech was filled with convoluted language.

convulsion

Short Definition : violent uncontrollable shaking movement (caused by illness); V. convulse; ADJ. convulsive

Definition
(noun) a sudden uncontrollable attack
Synonyms : fit paroxysm
Example Sentence
  • a paroxysm of giggling
  • a fit of coughing
  • convulsions of laughter
Definition
(noun) violent uncontrollable contractions of muscles Definition
(noun) a violent disturbance
Synonyms : turmoil upheaval
Example Sentence
  • the convulsions of the stock market
Definition
(noun) a physical disturbance such as an earthquake or upheaval
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for convulsion

Volvo means to revolve hence a if you revolve a thread knots will be formed.

CONVULSE+ION......CONVULSE...IN BIOLOGY....WE READ THE ..CONTRADICTION OF MUSCLES ...WHEN MUSCLE CONVULSE........INFACT ITS A VERY GENERAL PHENOMENON..WHEN WE WALK FOR LONGER DISTANCES..WE MOSTLY FACE CONVULSIONS..AS OUR MUSCLE EXPANDS

Convulsion as conversion. Reactant to product conversion takes place when shaking takes place.

remember inversion.. jameen ka inversion

WHEN WE WALK AND CONTRADICT WHEN WE ARE IN REST...SO AFTER WALKING FOR LONGER DISTANCES WHEN YOU REST YOU FEEL EXCESSIVE PAIN IN YOUR LEGS...THAT IS NOTHING BUT CONVULSIONS OF MUSCLES. Very Happy

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convulsion sounds like repulsion..so repulsion from nature gives earthquake-which is violent shaky movement

convulsions = con(kon=who) + vul(bule= wrong done)+ si(silicon)+ on(on); Who wrongly open Silicon cylinder on which caused irritation the skin and eyes on contacts that's why he is hopitalise.

The first six lettters of convulsion can be regrouped to say volcano or violent. Volcanoes are usually associated with earthquakes

copious

Short Definition : plentiful

Definition
(adj) large in number or quantity (especially of discourse)
Synonyms : voluminous
Example Sentence
  • she took copious notes
  • a subject of voluminous legislation
Definition
(adj) affording an abundant supply
Example Sentence
  • had ample food for the party
  • copious provisions
  • food is plentiful
  • a plenteous grape harvest
  • a rich supply
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for copious

By copying in an exam, some get a LOT of marks

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COP(police)....cops are found everywhere...on streets,in bars,in rallies,on the border...hence they are plentiful...hence COPIOUS means in abundance......

Sounds like copy. I took copious notes, writing everything that was on the board

copious sounds like kuppalu (a heap of sthing) which is in abundance

copy= photocopy of something results in bulk quantity.

coquette

Short Definition : flirt; flirtatious woman; woman who tries to attract the admiration of men without sincere feelings; V.

Definition
(noun) a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men Definition
(verb) talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions
Example Sentence
  • The guys always try to chat up the new secretaries
  • My husband never flirts with other women
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for coquette

woman says to man "COCK EAT"... just decipher...

coquette=a woman who "cock+wet"s men ...this might b bawdy but dude!...dnt b sucha prude!!

This word sounds like cuty (a girl who is cute) a flirtatious girl

cordial

Short Definition : warmly friendly; gracious; heartfelt; Ex. cordial welcome

Definition
(noun) strong highly flavored sweet liquor usually drunk after a meal
Synonyms : liqueur
Definition
(adj) diffusing warmth and friendliness
Synonyms : affable amiable genial
Example Sentence
  • an affable smile
  • an amiable gathering
  • cordial relations
  • a cordial greeting
  • a genial host
Definition
(adj) politely warm and friendly
Example Sentence
  • a cordial handshake
Definition
(adj) sincerely or intensely felt
Example Sentence
  • a cordial regard for his visitor's comfort
  • a cordial abhorrence of waste
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for cordial

cord---think of it as a telephone cord. and dial---dial ur friend's number. you call someone to be cordial

Give invitation "card"2invite yu'r frnds warmly and freindly

Sounds like cardinal. Cordials are cardinal for life.

cordon

Short Definition : extended line of men or fortifications to prevent access or egress; V.

Definition
(noun) a series of sentinels or of military posts enclosing or guarding some place or thing Definition
(noun) cord or ribbon worn as an insignia of honor or rank Definition
(noun) adornment consisting of an ornamental ribbon or cord
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for cordon

cordon sounds like warden who restricts entry into the hostel.

For cricket lovers , Ravo Shastri always tells in his commentary .. There are four men in the slip CORDON.

corDON: Don (डॉन को पुलिस ने घेरा)

CONDOM prevents the sperm to move while CORDON prevents criminals.....

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cordon: cornered "Police cornered off the area(restricted entry)"

corridor mein police ne DON ko gher liya

kaur(COR) who is a DON , to stop him we drew a CORDON !!!

cornice

Short Definition : projecting molding on building (usually above columns or pillars);

Definition
(noun) a decorative framework to conceal curtain fixtures at the top of a window casing Definition
(noun) a molding at the corner between the ceiling and the top of a wall Definition
(noun) the topmost projecting part of an entablature Definition
(verb) furnish with a cornice
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for cornice

corn(cone) + ice ..visualize a cone with a huge topping of ice-cream.

Corner+ nice= some thing nice in the corner.

Imagine a museum roof decorated with corn and other grains preserved in ice.

a Horn with COpious Amounts of COrn! Plentiful!

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